| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.57 | 7.192% | $257.8718 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.84 | 10.543% | $217.5928 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.38 | 5.264% | $220.4018 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.33 | 7.300% | $199.9321 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 11.394% | $193.302 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.75 | 6.683% | $149.0895 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.47 | 8.426% | $197.8449 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.87 | $1,436.0349 | $1,436.02 | $1,436.05 | $1,436.00 | |